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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Moody Blue.”
  • Today in 1995, “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)” by Pam Tillis hit the #1 spot on the “Billboard” chart.
  • Today in 1999, Freddy Fender got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Today in 2002, the album “Nickel Creed” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, Chris Cagle flew with the Blue Angles at a Naval Air Base in California.
  • Today in 2008, George Strait’s “I Saw God Today” was released to radio.
  • Today in 2010, “Online” by Brad Paisley was certified gold.
  • Today in 2012, Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood made an episode of “CMT Crossroads” with a Super Bowl theme. Their songs included “Just A Dream,” “Undo It,” and “Before He Cheats.”
  • Today in 2016, the scientific journal “ZooKeys” indicated a new strain of tarantulas named after Johnny Cash, aphonopelma johnnycashi, had been discovered near Folsom Prison.

Lainey Wilson Announces 2025 “Whirlwind” Tour

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Lainey Wilson‘s set to bring her “Whirlwind” tour to fans everywhere. With a clever video resembling a weather report, the singer said “Ya’ll know the crazy winds that have been whippin’ up in Europe? Well, that’s right, they are headed due west, right here to America.” Translation: after she’s done tearing up Europe, the tour will make its way to North America. Also appearing (or being mentioned) in the video are opening acts ERNEST, Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Drake Milligan, Lauren Watkins and Zach Meadows. The North American leg kicks off May 30 in Panama City, Florida, with 37 dates taking her through the US and Canada, winding things up November 8 in Orlando, Florida. Check out Lainey’s website for more info.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1958, Johnny Cash hit the top of the charts with “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.”
  • Today in 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash near Macon City, Iowa.
  • Today in 1978, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s album “Waylon and Willie” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, George Strait’s “Pure Country” soundtrack was double-platinum.
  • Today in 1996, “(If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here!” by Shania Twain hit the top of the charts.
  • Today in 2006, the Tommy Lee Jones movie, “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,” opened, featuring Dwight Yoakam and Levon Helm, with music by Merle Haggard, Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender, Hank Williams Jr., Flaco Jimenez and Roger Miller.
  • Today in 2009, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” by Darius Rucker became a gold single.
  • Today in 2014, “This is How We Roll” by Florida Georgia Line, and featuring Luke Bryan, was released.
  • Today in 2015, Brantley Gilbert’s single, “More Than Miles,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2016, Randy Travis joins several other mourners to sing “Amazing Grace” at a funeral in Bullard, Texas, for businessman Pierre de Wet. The service also featured a performance by Randy Owen.
  • Today in 2017, Lee Brice picked up a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “I Don’t Dance.”
  • Today in 2017, Reba McEntire’s two-disc gospel album, “Sing It Now: Songs Of Faith & Hope,” was released.
  • Today in 2019, Tim McGraw performed during the Super Bowl pre-game show on CBS-TV, with Kane Brown joining him off-camera for “I Like It, I Love It.” Gladys Knight sang the national anthem at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the New England Patriots down the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3.
  • Today in 2021, Kix Brooks and John Oates are announced as board members for the inaugural Music City Grand Prix, an IndyCar race slated for August.
  • Today in 2021, J. Osborne of the Brothers Osborne revealed he is gay in “Time” magazine. He is the first male country artist to come out while on the roster at a major label.

Sam Hunt Arrested For Speeding, Will Not Face Charges

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Sam Hunt got in trouble behind the wheel once again last week, but apparently not too much trouble. The singer was pulled January 20 for excessive speed. He was arrested and jailed for allegedly speeding and violating an interlock device (a breathalyzer installed to prevent drunk driving; Hunt was arrested on a DUI charge back in 2019). He was released hours after his arrest on a $1500 bond; Wednesday he told “TMZ” that his lawyers “cleared the paperwork in court this week and there will be no charges.” “TMZ” says a speeding ticket was issued and will be paid. Nothing from Sam on the matter yet.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1968, Merle Haggard recorded “The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde” at the Capitol recording Studio on Hollywood. The song was inspired by the Warren Beatty film.
  • Today in 1970, Tom T. Hall jumped to the #1 spot on the Billboard country chart for the first time with “A Week In A Country Jail.”
  • Today in 1977, Loretta Lynn won two American Music Awards. Johnny Cash became the first country artists to win the Award of Merit. Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John and The Eagles also won awards.
  • Today in 1993, Garth Brooks performed the national anthem during a pre-game show, which also featured Tanya Tucker, Billy Burnette, and Fleetwood Mac at the Super Bowl XXVII.
  • Today in 1997, Tim McGraw’s album “Not A Moment Too Soon” was certified quintuple-platinum.
  • Today in 2006, The Johnny Cash biopic “Walk The Line” with Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon received five Oscar nominations, including Best Actor and Actress.
  • Today in 2008, CMT premiered Carrie Underwood’s video “All-American Girl.”
  • Today in 2010, Taylor Swift won four awards at the 52nd annual GRAMMY Awards. “Fearless” won the Album of the Year, and Best Country Album, “White Horse” won Best Country Female Vocal and Best Country Song.
  • Today in 2013, “Forbes” ranked Kelly Clarkson as 2012’s top-earning “American Idol” graduate, citing revenue of $8-million. Carrie Underwood tied Daughtry at #2 (with $5-million), Scotty McCreery at #4 ($4-million) and Kellie Pickler at #5, ($1.1-million).
  • Today in 2013, Blake Shelton “Red River Blue” album went platinum.
  • Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Little Toy Guns” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert was nominated in an incredible seven categories to lead the list of finalists for the 50th annual Academy of Country Music awards.
  • Today in 2016, Carrie Underwood’s son, Isaiah, took his first steps in Jacksonville, Florida…the same day she launched her “Storyteller Tour.”
  • Today in 2016, Eric Church and The Eagles’ Timothy B. Schmit played Tony LaRussa’s Stars To The Rescue benefit for the Animal Rescue Foundation at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California.
  • Today in 2017, Carly Pearce’s single, “Every Little Thing,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2018, Brad Paisley delivered a surprise pop-up concert at the Sleep Number store in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The set included “Today,” “Celebrity,” “Alcohol,” “Mud On The Tires” and “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song).”
  • Today in 2018, Jerrod Niemann and Love And Theft played a benefit for Virgin Islands hurricane victims at Nashville’s City Winery.
  • Today in 2018, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Miley Cyrus and Maren Morris participated as CBS recorded “Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute” at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: LEVI

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is a super-friendly and lovable 4 year old Retriever, Labrador Mix who would make any family a terrific furry companion! Levi loves everyone, loves kids and gets along great with other dogs.

Levi is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.

And because Levi is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $100 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Levi or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Check out our visit about with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Chris & Morgane Stapleton Donate $1-Million To Wildfire Relief

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Chris and Morgane Stapleton are the latest to dig deep to help out those suffering as a result of the California wildfires. “Outlaw State Of Kind” is an organization started up by the Stapletons in 2016, and in its almost ten years of existence has given millions to charitable causes. It’s stepping up once again, posting on its Instagram account, “Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1 million to support national and local organizations providing wildfire relief in Los Angeles. Join us in supporting however you can.” For more information on what “Outlaw State Of Kind” does and how you can help, go to their website.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1958, twenty-year-old Merle Haggard was convicted of second-degree burglary, after a botched break-in attempt at a Bakersfield, California nightclub. He served two years and nine months in prison at San Quentin, and he really did “turn 21 in prison,” as he sang in his hit “Mama Tried.” He was paroled in 1960, and eventually pardoned by then-California governor, Ronald Reagan, in 1972.
  • Today in 1972, Kris Kristofferson got five nominations at the Grammys for three songs: “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” “For the Good Times,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.”
  • Today in 1981, at the American Music Awards, Kenny Rogers won four awards including Favorite Country Single for “Coward of the Country,” and Country Album for “The Gambler.” The Eagles, The Statler Brothers, and Barbara Mandrell also won awards.
  • Today in 1985, in his first Warner Brothers recording session, Randy Travis recorded “Prairie Rose,” and “On The Other Hand.”
  • Today in 1988, Kathy Mattea’s “Goin’ Gone” became a #1 country single.
  • Today in 1994, at the Super Bowl’s “Rockin’ Country” halftime show, Clint Black, Travis Tritt, and Tanya Tucker were featured. The Judds sang “Love Can Build a Bridge.” The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXIV, with Travis Tritt performing in the pre-game show. Faith was especially excited about her participation because the big game featured the St. Louis Rams facing off against the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, her performance wasn’t enough to send the Titans home with a ring – the Rams took the prize and defeated Titans 23-to-16.
  • Today in 2001, Faith Hill was among the top picks in the seventh annual Hanes Hosiery Sexy Legs Survey. The survey revealed that for most people, sexy legs are the one physical feature that turns up the heat! Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez may have taken the top prize – but when people were asked whose legs they’d most like theirs to resemble – guess who trounced the competition (including Jennifer)? Yup – none other than Mrs. McGraw!
  • Today in 2001, LeAnn Rimes’ album, “I Need You,” arrived in stores. Around the time of the release, LeAnn took the highly unusual step of publicly distancing herself from the project. In fact, she denounced the existence of the album, saying it was an unauthorized move by the record company. LeAnn and her record company later kissed and made up.
  • Today in 2001, “Stuff” magazine released its list of the “2001 Sexiest Women.” Making the list this time around were Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes.
  • Today in 2002, the success of Alan Jackson’s “Drive” album was kicking into high gear internationally. Following the previous chart-topping success in the U.S., the project debuted on the Canadian album charts in the #1 spot! If that’s not enough, he also kept Canadian rockers Nickelback in the #2 slot. SoundScan Canada also noted that this wasn’t a close victory for Alan — his sales of 12,900 put him well ahead of the group whose album, “Silver Side Up,” sold 9,100 copies.
  • Today in 2002, Freddy Fender was released from a San Antonio, Texas hospital after having a kidney transplant the week before. Fender had been having problems related to diabetes and hepatitis C.
  • Today in 2003, the “Live” album by Alison Krauss + Union Station was certified gold.
  • Today in 2004, Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think of Me” video premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2011, Dierks Bentley started recording at the Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina for several days, during which time he recorded “Am I The Only One.” The sessions were captured on video, and posted online with no sound.
  • Today in 2013, Blake Shelton’s “Red River Blue” album went platinum.

 

Dolly Parton’s Stage Musical Sets Nashville Premiere Date

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Dolly Parton‘s life story set to music, the stage production “Dolly: An Original Musical,” will have its world premiere in Nashville this summer, before making its way to Broadway in 2026. The autobiographical play will have a limited four-week engagement at Belmont University, at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The first preview performance is July 18, with the official opening night set for August 8; the show is scheduled to have its last night in Nashville August 17. Tickets are already on sale at www.dollymusical.com.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1959, the song, “Heartaches By The Number,” was recorded by Ray Price.
  • Today in 1969, the first episode of “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” on CBS featured Bobbie Gentry, John Hartford, The Smothers Brothers, and Pat Paulsen as guests.
  • Today in 1973, Donna Fargo’s album “The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A.” became a gold album – the only one in her career.
  • Today in 1988, “Always and Forever” by Randy Travis became a platinum album.
  • Today in 1996, at the American Music Awards, Garth Brooks refused to accept the Award for the American Music Awards’ Favorite Artist of the Year, saying he “cannot agree with this” and that it should have been awarded to Hootie + The Blowfish. Brooks accepted two other awards, The Eagles got three, and Reba McEntire, Alabama, and Shania Twain, each got one.
  • Today in 1999, The Dixie Chicks’ collected a quadruple-platinum album for “Wide Open Spaces.”
  • Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson signed her record deal.
  • Today in 2008, an installment of “CMT Crossroads” was shot with Sara Evans and Maroon 5. Their collaborations included: “A Real Fine Place To Start” and “I Could Not Ask For More.”
  • Today in 2013, Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum did an installment of “CMT Crossroads,” with collaborations included “Rhiannon,” “Landslide,” “Love Don’t Live Here,” and “Need You Now.”
  • Today in 2014, Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert each got seven nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Keith Urban got six.

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